When we think “Oscars red carpet,” we don’t usually think “Victoria’s Secret runway.” The thought of the Academy Awards brings to mind big-time Hollywood actors, movie producers, and directors.
So, understandably, the movie-loving crowd was a bit dumbfounded when model Karlie Kloss suddenly appeared on the red carpet. Our first thought was, “Did she appear in a film we didn’t know about?”
Karlie Koss wears a dramatic Nirav Modi choker at the 89th annual Academy Awards (Oscars) held at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles on February 26, 2017 (Credit: Apega / WENN)
Karlie Kloss Stuns in a Stella McCartney Gown
Karlie Kloss stepped out on the red carpet of the 2017 Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, blending in seamlessly with the rest of the stars.
Karlie arrived in yet another white-on-red-carpet look in a gorgeous colorless gown by Stella McCartney. It reminded us much of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tom Ford gown from the 2012 Oscars.
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This dress reminds us of the model’s infamous Brandon Maxwell look but a bit more on the conservative side. Karlie’s cape detail is really what sold us on this look.
Karlie’s version of the Oscars white dress was a classic Stella McCartney creation that featured a high neckline and a floor-length skirt rounded out with an asymmetrical cape detail.
Karlie’s Bold Makeup and Accessories
Karlie styled her hair in side-swept waves and added a pop of color to the blank slate with a bold orange lip. She completed her smile by doing the rest of her makeup in tangerine hues, adding a fun and youthful element to her classic look.
Karlie Kloss exudes old-Hollywood glamour with her soft side-swept waves, bold orange lipstick, and a dazzling statement choker that elevates her Oscars look
The avid baker and coder accessorized with jewels from Nirav Modi and the “Boite de Nuit” bag from Roger Vivier. She also wore a statement diamond choker from Nirav Modi, which — while cool — detracted from the rest of her elegant look.
A Political Statement With a Blue Ribbon
Her outfit was completed with metallic silver Stuart Weitzman sandals and a blue ribbon pinned to her dress.
Karlie Kloss shows off her feet in Stuart Weitzman sandals on the red carpet
The ribbon — identical to one worn by Ruth Negga — was a way for Karlie to profess her support for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Karlie was one of many celebrities — including Emma Roberts, Olivia Culpo, and Emma Stone — who used the red carpet to make a political statement.
Karlie Kloss wins the red carpet in a Stella McCartney uneven cape creation (Credit: Apega / WENN)
Behind the Scenes: Karlie’s First Oscars Experience
Since this was Karlie’s first-ever Academy Awards experience, she documented the whole thing, starting when she arrived in Los Angeles for the weekend.
The 24-year-old shot footage of her final dress fitting, showed off her after-party dress, and gave us some moments from the makeup chair.
As it turns out, Samsung sent Karlie to the Oscars to shoot her first-ever 360-degree vlog. The “Klossy” vlogger shot and edited everything from her device.
Karlie Kloss uploads her first behind-the-scenes snap before the Oscars (Credit: Karlie Kloss’ Instagram)
Explore Karlie Kloss’s Stuart Weitzman Collaboration
For readers captivated by Karlie Kloss’s impeccable style, particularly her collaboration with Stuart Weitzman, our feature explores her dazzling appearance at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards, where she paired a Rosie Assoulin dress with custom pink Swarovski-encrusted ‘Queen’ pumps. This event highlights Karlie’s ability to seamlessly blend youthful charm with high fashion, solidifying her status as a style icon.
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Karlie Kloss in Louis Vuitton at a Fundraising Gala
A week before the Oscars, Karlie attended a different red carpet event, and she did it in a completely different dress. Karlie opted for a risqué sheer black dress as she hosted a fundraising gala with fellow supermodel Natalia Vodianova at London’s Roundhouse.
Karlie and Natalia gathered together London’s finest to honor Natalie’s Naked Heart Foundation as part of the annual Fabulous Fund Fair. At the event, prominent names in the fashion industry offered their time and services to help charitable organizations. The event was fun and charitable, so what’s not to love about it?
Karlie Kloss stuns in a daring sheer Louis Vuitton gown with structured black detailing and pointy-toe pumps at the Naked Heart Foundation’s Fabulous Fund Fair
Miss Kloss was ever the showstopper in her skin-baring Louis Vuitton gown. The floor-length dress featured a crew neckline, long sleeves and a thigh-high slit. It also had padded shoulders, a ruffled hem, and black piped detailing. Even with strategically-placed solid black panels positioned on her chest, Karlie still showed off a whole lot of sideboob.
The Victoria’s Secret model styled her hair in a simple side-swept ponytail and kept her makeup simple with glossy pink lips. She completed her whole look with a simple pair of black pointy-toe pumps.
Karlie Kloss at The Naked Heart Foundation’s Fabulous Fund Hair held at the Roundhouse in London, England, on February 21, 2017 (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Lia Toby / Apega)
A Successful Evening for the Naked Heart Foundation
Karlie expressed her heartfelt admiration for Natalia using a post-event Instagram upload. The event seemed to be a hit! It raised over $500,000, and 100 percent of the proceeds went to the Naked Heart Foundation.